The vehicle dossier US · 2001

2001 Mitsubishi
MONTERO SPORTProblems & recalls

63 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Brakes appears in 17 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 63 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Brakes17 reports
Other components12 reports
Electrical system11 reports
Transmission & drivetrain8 reports
Air bags7 reports
Steering6 reports
Engine6 reports
Fuel system4 reports
Suspension3 reports
Visibility2 reports
Body & structure2 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
STEERING6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
SUSPENSION2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
POWER TRAIN2
AIR BAGS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
INTERIOR LIGHTING2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
SERVICE BRAKES2
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES1
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER1
TIRES1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Aug 24, 2024
Mileage, where supplied

66,825 miles is the median among 36 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 32,000–104,500 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Feb 5, 2001 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 01V027000

Reported concern

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NONCOMPLIANT BRAKE VACUUM HOSES.

Manufacturer’s stated response

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Read campaign 01V027000 at NHTSA
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

74 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jul 21, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDEALER LETTERThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.NHTSA ID 10240443

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10240443 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-23-00-004This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.NHTSA ID 10235609

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

Components: STRUCTURE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235609 at NHTSA
Apr 24, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-23-00-001This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicl…NHTSA ID 10235608

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235608 at NHTSA
Apr 21, 2023 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDEALER LETTERThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.NHTSA ID 10235606

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10235606 at NHTSA
Apr 7, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-22-54-003This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.NHTSA ID 10211530

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10211530 at NHTSA
Nov 26, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT253This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10169006

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10169006 at NHTSA
Jul 30, 2019 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-19-00-008This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.NHTSA ID 10163703

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10163703 at NHTSA
Feb 27, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMEDICUpdate517This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.NHTSA ID 10130468

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10130468 at NHTSA
Feb 26, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT237This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10130469

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10130469 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT218This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10170074

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING · POWER TRAIN · VISIBILITY · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170074 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTSB-15-54-004This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.NHTSA ID 10170070

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170070 at NHTSA
Jul 22, 2015 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsTT217This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.NHTSA ID 10170071

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN · SEATS · SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10170071 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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